Add 25/16 and 9/12
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 9/12
25/16 + 9/12 is 37/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
25/16 = 25 × 3/16 × 3 = 75/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
9/12 = 9 × 4/12 × 4 = 36/48 - Add the two like fractions:
75/48 + 36/48 = 75 + 36/48 = 111/48 - 111/48 simplified gives 37/16
- So, 25/16 + 9/12 = 37/16
In mixed form: 25/16
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